TASTING NOTES:
Nose: 1) fruity, 2) saline, 3) mineral-y
- underripe green pear + honeycrisp apple, quince, yellow peach (ripe)
- crushed seashells / sea breeze
- limestone + wet slate
Palate: Lively, bright, and mouthwatering with complexity + longevity on the palate plus luscious body
FOOD PAIRING RECOMMENDATION:
chicken soup with herbs, peas, carrots, + potatoes
or
fish and chips w/ mushy peas + tartar sauce
or
grilled peaches with gorgonzola and pecans
ASHWIN'S REFLECTION:
Furmint is one of my favorite white wine grape varieties, and Somló is one of my favorite regions for it given the natural complement between the variety’s characteristics and Somló’s volcanic soil. Gábor & Zsófi, the husband & wife owners + winemaking team are champions of indigenous Hungarian varieties vinified with minimal intervention resulting in maximum terroir expression. A more interesting and dynamic duo in winemaking you would be hard-pressed to meet!
